We are in the process of asking our administration for creation of an IV team and we need your input.
Please send answers to the following questions.
1. Number of beds in your facility
2. IV team FTE's, or how many people in your IV team.
3. Functions of the team:
PIV access
Difficult access only
All IV access
PICC placement
Dressing changes for PICC and central lines
Declotting the lines
Other duties
Thank you
Toshi Holland
Vascular access coordinator
Children's Hospital Oakland